Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Flynn Restaurant Group•Independence, MO

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Flynn Group, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees work from the office four days per week, leaving Fridays to work from home. This setup cultivates casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together four days a week to collaborate and thrive, together! Our Vision for this Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to build and lead the financial planning function for a new, high-growth business unit as well as develop and support FP&A teams at existing business units. This role is critical in shaping the financial strategy, scaling operations, and driving data-informed decision-making during a period of rapid expansion and innovation, as well as strengthening capabilities within the broader finance organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and is passionate about building scalable FP&A processes and developing high-performing FP&A leaders.

Requirements

You will have 10 - 15 years of total experience with at least 5+ years leading financial analysis at a top-tier company with a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
You should have a track record of achievement in leading large, complex financial analyses and influencing business outcomes
You should have the ability to drive a high-impact agenda with a diverse set of executives / business stakeholders
You should be a self-starter who has had success working in ambiguous situations.
You should have strong strategic thinking, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
You should have proven experience supporting multiple business units, including early-stage or high-growth divisions.
You should have excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
You should have demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing FPA& teams.
You should have a strong ability to connect operational activities to financials results
You should have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Proven record as a good team player with an understanding of how to deliver both personal and team goals
You should have the capacity to work independently or as part of a team including a willingness to take a "hands on approach" to deliver results on projects as needed
You should have advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial systems; Microsoft Power BI, SAP, and Workday experience is a plus.
Finally, you should bring an excellent sense of humor to the table - we like to have FUN!

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A function for new and growth-oriented business unit; provide support to existing business units
Develop complex financial models and scenarios as inputs for business planning decisions in areas such as capital deployment, marketing investment, expense management and labor planning.
Lead periodic financial reviews, including variance and financial statement analysis; analyze and track business and financial drivers and evaluate implications on future performance.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, providing financial insights to drive growth, profitability, and capital efficiency.
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation, pricing, and investment decisions.
Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
Mentor, coach, and develop finance professionals through active coaching and structured development plans to strengthen analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and learning, encouraging innovation in financial modeling, reporting automation, and process design.
Drive collaboration across finance and the broader organization, promoting best practices and enhanced knowledge sharing.
Implement best-in-class FP&A practices and tools to streamline workflows, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance strategic insight delivery.
Serve as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!